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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.15, 1,758.29 and 776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.15, 1,758.29 and 776.94 is: 1,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.15 : 1,758.29 = 776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.15/1,758.29 = 776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.15x = 1,758.29 × 776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.15x = 1,366,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,081.95/1,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.16

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